Ski Week - Big Sky, Montana - January 27 - February 4, 2012. This is our official Hawaii Ski Week trip for 2012! Full packages start at $1582.

1) Ski in/out Huntley hotel room with a free breakfast buffet. The hotel is located in the Village and has two Queen beds in the room with a small refrigerator. Double occupancy.

2) Walk in/out Bighorn condo's, 3 bedroom/3 bath, good for 6 occupants. This is a short walk to the slopes and you can connect via the Poma lift. See this link for more details on a poma lift. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platter_lift

Your lift tickets will be good at Big Sky mountain. To ski on both mountains (Moonlight Basin and Big Sky), there is an additional fee that you can pay at any lift ticket office (we thought it easier if you coordinate with friends on what day to go, meet at the ticket office, pay (approximately $27 more) and ski on TWO mountains.)

We are also planning a Yellowstone Snowmobile day trip - if you're interested in that, purchase only a 5-day lift ticket package to be able to make it as it will be an all day trip.  Ask Hawaii Ski Club members who have already skied Big Sky, and they  will tell you that the highlight of this trip to Montana is snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park. Snowmobile through  Yellowstone in winter, and you will find yourself amidst a place like  none you have experienced before. A Nordic wonderland. Yellowstone  and the surrounding area are comprised of many geological and geothermal wonders like Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of  Yellowstone. In addition a wide variety of wild animals like bison, wolves, bald eagles, elk and trumpeter swans abound in the park. Over-snow vehicles trek into the heart of this snowy paradise so you  will get close to these natural wonders, frosty bison, sculpted  ghost- trees, steamy thermal pools, and endless vistas.   This snowmobile adventure is an all-day experience and will take place mid-week during Ski Week. The total cost of this sidetrip has not yet  been determined since most winter tour companies are on summer hiatus,  but as soon as the 2012 prices are posted, the trip committee will get  the details to you. Ski club members who want to experience  snowmobiling (or taking a snowcoach instead) through Yellowstone  National Park will have to sign up and pay in advance of our trip to Big Sky since these tours are limited in size and numbers by the  National Park Service.  Anita will be on hand at the Kick-Off Meeting, October 6, to provide additional information on the Snowmobile Trip.

Big White, CANADA - is located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley.   Big White is uniquely blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature of -5C (23 F). With 118 marked runs fanning from the summit, 2,565 acres of skiable terrain, and 16 lifts, there‘s a great selection of terrain for everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades, and great fall-line cruising. For the ultimate park experience, head to the award winning TELUS Terrain Park which is the best progressive park in North America. To top it off, slalom through the spectacular“Snowghosts” (snow caked trees) which create a magical backdrop in this winter playground.

Trip dates are March 9-17, which is the DOE Spring Break. Bring your whole family! Kids ski free with a paid adult lift ticket.

Air Canada is an affiliate of United Airlines so get mileage for United, AND one bag is free! Everyone who goes on this trip MUST HAVE A PASSPORT.

2011 Telluride & Snowmass
2010 Snowmass
2009 Japan
2008  Whistler, BC
2007  Park City
2006  Vail